Tips for a Safer, Happier Holiday with Your Pet

The sights, the sounds, the smells—what’s not to love about the holidays? Your pet loves them too, and we know you want them to enjoy the season just as much as you do. Because our pets are so naturally inquisitive, they can get into a lot of things they shouldn’t—whether it’s food, toxic plants, ornaments, tinsel or anything else that is tantalizingly within their reach. That’s why we’ve provided you with a guide you can follow for when the holidays arrive and you want to make sure you’ve covered all of your bases. Read on!

Potential Health Hazards

Having a pet is similar in some ways to having a small child in the house, because you need to take extra precautions to keep them out of danger. Below are some of the more common examples of pet holiday safety hazards, and why they need to be avoided.

Foods and Beverages

Chocolate – if consumed in large enough quantities, can cause muscle tremors or even cardiac arrest